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City of Turlock (CA)

California Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTesting
Wet Stamps RequiredNone
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE

2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE

2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE

2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE

2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE

2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE

2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Testing
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
Existing Systems,Trenching
How Many Plansets Required
3
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Fire Inspection
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
None
Structural Calculations Required
No

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
110
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

ESS disconnect required within 6ft of MSP on same wall and not blocked by walls/gates/etc

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Need to submit solar checklist. AHJ requires attic runs, no EMT on rooftop. AHJ Corrections: show conduit run. NO conduit is allowed in the required fire setback and access pathways - JH Add note to plans Junction box not to be installed within fire clearances

Roof Plan

* Show electrical conduit run on plans * Clarify external or internal conduit/wiring. * If conduit/wiring to be ran in the attic. it MUST maintain a minimum 18 below roofing members * Conduit may not cross a ridge line

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Junction box not to be installed within fire clearances] All Jobs [ Conduit MAY NOT cross a ridge line.]

Attachment Detail

Footing Inspection, which can be done at final, is ONLY required for Ground Mounts

Electrical Diagram

For MPU's, remove note on single line MPU Permit to be Pulled Separately

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [MAIN A/C DISCONNECTING MEANS AND SOLAR A/C DISCONNECT MUST MAINTAIN MAXIMUM 10 FT. SEPERATION BETWEEN EACH OTHER AND WITHOUT OBSTRUCTION.]

Custom Placards Required
1
Non Standard Planset Requirements
Single Line Diagram

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Turlock (CA) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.